SBGI Dividend History & Yield
Sinclair, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days) | Dec 17, 2026 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Mar 7, 2027 (in 133 days) | Mar 21, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 (in 227 days) | Jun 23, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Sep 11, 2027 (in 321 days) | Sep 25, 2027 | $0.25 | $25.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SBGI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.00 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SBGI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,200 | $14,868 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,000 | $74,340 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,000 | $148,680 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 8.07%. $10,000 in SBGI would currently pay about $807 a year ($67 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SBGI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 9, 2026 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 30, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 26, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| May 31, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Mar 21, 2022 | $0.25 | +25.0% |
| Nov 30, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 28, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 24, 2021 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
SBGI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to SBGI's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SBGI scores 50/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
3 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 7%
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Sinclair, Inc.
Sinclair, Inc., a media company, provides content on local television stations and digital platforms in the United States. It operates through two segments, Local Media and Tennis. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, original networks, and content; provides free over-the-air programming and live local sporting events on its stations; distributes its content to multi-channel video programming distributors in exchange for contractual fees; and produces local and original news programs.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Broadcasting. First dividend on our records: Jun 29, 2004. 83 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SBGI dividend FAQ
When is SBGI's next ex-dividend date?
SBGI's next ex-dividend date is Dec 3, 2026 (in 39 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.25 per share, expected on Dec 17, 2026.
How often does SBGI pay dividends?
SBGI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.25 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.
What is SBGI's dividend yield?
SBGI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 8.07%, based on $1.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.39. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.00 per share, is 8.07%.
How much does SBGI pay per share?
SBGI pays about $0.25 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.00 a year.
Has SBGI grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.6% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SBGI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 8.07%, you would need about 1,200 shares of SBGI (roughly $14,868 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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